Our Celtic vs Falkirk Prediction: 2-1
Celtic vs Falkirk in the Scotland League Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday August 15, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Celtic's Last Match – Aberdeen vs Celtic
Celtic will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 Scotland Premiership victory over Aberdeen on August 10. In that match, Celtic recorded 72% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aberdeen | 28% | 2 (2) | 0.4 | 19 |
Celtic | 72% | 10 (4) | 1.15 | 48 |
Falkirk's Last Match – Livingston vs Falkirk
Falkirk will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-3 Scotland Premiership loss to Livingston on August 9. In that match, Falkirk controlled 59% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Livingston | 41% | 0 (5) | 1.39 | 29 |
Falkirk | 59% | 0 (3) | 0.62 | 76 |
Celtic vs Falkirk Stats
Key Stats
| Celtic | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.65 | Attacking Strength | 1.39 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Celtic are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Falkirk average 2.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Celtic 16-9
Falkirk 27-12
What are the odds for this match?
Celtic to win: @1.142
Draw: @7
Falkirk to win: @17